Shortie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shortie is a noun meaning (informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
Meaning
(informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal.
More Meanings
- (ice hockey, informal) A short-handed goal.
- (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“child”).
- (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“attractive young female”).
- (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“girlfriend”).
- (informal) Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.
- (slang, uncountable) Shortbread.
Example Sentences
That squirrel is a shortie.
a shortie gown; a shortie jacket
They got a shortie at the start of the third.
Word Forms
- shorties
- shorty
Synonyms for shortie
Depending on context, synonyms include shortass, titch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dwarfette, smalls, pixie, wifelet, shawty, littlein.
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